Whenever I make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids, I just add some spicy buffalo chicken to mine and call it a day. It makes lunch time so much easier because everyone gets what they want! I always have leftover shredded chicken in my fridge, so it’s really easy to add some buffalo sauce and turn it into these tasty little sandwiches.
What’s in this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe?
Cooked Shredded Chicken: This grilled cheese recipe is a great use for leftover chicken, or use a rotisserie chicken. Buffalo Sauce: This hot sauce gives grilled cheese a classic buffalo flavor! Cheese: Mix blue cheese into the shredded buffalo chicken, and top with melty Monterey jack. Swiss or mozzarella will also work well. Unsalted Butter: Helps the sandwiches brown in the pan. Garlic Powder: Adds an earthy flavor to the sandwich filling. Parsley: Adds a pop of freshness and herbal flavor. Sourdough Bread: Use a hearty bread like sourdough that holds up well to all that filling.
Variations to Try
You can make these buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of cheeses and sauces to jazz them up. Instead of blue cheese, try gorgonzola. Instead of Monterey jack, try Swiss or mozzarella. Add a bit of blue cheese dressing or ranch into the chicken mixture for even more flavor, or try mixing a ranch seasoning packet into the butter instead of the garlic and parsley. If you want a bit of freshness and texture, mix some minced celery pieces or green onions into the buffalo chicken filling. For serving, it’s absolutely delicious with a bowl of this Spicy Tomato Soup!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover buffalo chicken grilled cheese in an airtight container, or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan coated with butter set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze shredded buffalo chicken grilled cheese tightly wrapped in aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes and Tips
If I have leftover buffalo chicken dip, I’ll just use that as my pre-made filling for these grilled cheese sandwiches. It makes this already-easy recipe just a little bit easier! Serve this shredded chicken grilled cheese with more buffalo sauce, blue cheese, or ranch on the side for dipping!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Step by Step
Make the Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of dried parsley. Make the Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a medium size bowl, mix 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken, ½ cup of Buffalo sauce, and ⅓ cup of crumbled blue cheese. Butter the Bread: Prepare 4 slices of sourdough bread to make 2 sandwiches. Spread the butter mixture onto one side of each piece of bread, then turn over so the buttered side is face-down. Add the Chicken and Cheese: Add ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese to 2 slices of bread (1 cup total); then top each slice with half of the shredded buffalo chicken mixture. Assemble the Sandwiches: Add another ½ cup of shredded cheese on top of each sandwich, then finish with the other slices of bread. Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook approximately 5 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip the sandwiches and gently press down, then cover with the lid and cook another 3-5 minutes, until both sides are browned and the cheese is fully melted. Serve: Remove the buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and serve with blue cheese or hot sauce.
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